This post has been sponsored in partnership with Whole Foods Market Devon who has helped us get “road trip ready”. School is in session and it’s time to plan back to school snacks. When school first starts it can be super easy to pack a lunch or have an afternoon snack waiting at home, but…
This week I went to a super special event. It was Activation Day for my friend Elizabeth’s brand new non-profit, Activation ReACT. My friend has a heart to help and has long dreamed of creating this non-profit that is finally a reality. We were so excited to celebrate with her at the press conference at…
Finding trail mix that is nut allergy friendly can be a challenge. Ever ask people for snack ideas? Inevitably many suggestions involve nuts of some sort. With our tree nut allergies we just can’t do many trail mixes. In preparation for our fall road trip and homeschool co-op lunches, I’ve taken to the kitchen to…
Frugal Food Tip of the Week The other day while I was at the store some one was talking about a predicament they had. She won a 15 pound turkey and it was “too much” for her family. My predicament is the opposite. The turkey’s never big enough. Best deal is a free one, right?…
Food prices continue to rise, making it harder and harder to eat healthy meals on a budget. Here are my frugal food tips that will help you save money on quality ingredients and enjoy mealtime with your family. This article contains affiliate links.Over the last few years food supply and prices have been a little…
Last week some delicious recipes were added to our #pinterestfoodie link up. You can check that out here. This week’s link up I would love if you shared your favorite SNACK recipes. As usual, you are welcome to share any food/recipe posts but I will add any snack pins to my snacks board also. Last…
School lunches, work lunches, what’s for lunch, all add up to a pretty penny when you buy on the run or drive thru. Plus your expense can be a whole lot more than the budget as many quick and on the run meals are so incredibly unhealthy. Make it easy, make it at home, and…
Recently I received a package of Nutiva Products to try. The object was to create a recipe with the some of the products inside. I made a Hempseed Kale Pesto, a new Granola recipe and finally, my favorite thing – DESSERT. I love Nutiva products. They offer so many alternative baking solutions for people with…
MONDAY fruit and carrot cake – What? It had carrots, raisins and pineapple in it leftovers TUESDAY Crepes with fruit and cream cheese filling WEDNESDAY granola and fruit venison roast with onions, potatoes and carrots THURSDAY Baked oatmeal baked pasta and veggies for the family, Olive Garden for me (birthday dinner with my mom. I…
If you are like me you read that and said “What the, what?” Where did that term come from anyway? The grammar freak in me says it makes no sense. Anyway, back on track Heather, back on track. I had the opportunity to try a T-Fal Actifry, which you-still-have-no-idea-what-that-means out. An Actifry is a small…
With my son’s PSSA’s 45 minutes away for half the week we will be eating a lot of throw together meals. My goal is to be prepared over the weekend for this coming week. Monday Breakfast – egg sandwiches Lunch – mini white veggie pizzas Dinner – pasta and meat sauce, roasted brussel sprouts Tuesday…
Monday egg casserole “Green Eggs” and “Too Sweet to be Apple Scones” pasta with red sauce and veggies TUESDAY oatmeal venison curry with rice WEDNESDAY granola hot sausages, potatoes, asparagus THURSDAY oatmeal vegetable stirfry FRIDAY pancakes or waffles tuna with tomato and onion pitas, veggie sticks
MONDAY Breakfast Oven Pancake Lunch Chicken Caesar Salad Dinner Soup – most likely involving spinach TUESDAY Breakfast Oatmeal Lunch Leftover soup Dinner Curry pasties and rice WEDNESDAY Breakfast Muffins or granola and fruit Lunch no idea Dinner Southwest Turkey Sausage and Hominy Stew – Crockpot THURSDAY Breakfast Oatmeal w/ fruit Lunch sandwiches, chips and veggies Dinner…
MONDAY Breakfast Oatmeal and fruit Dinner “Not for Real” Jambalaya TUESDAY Breakfast Granola Dinner venison chops, glazed carrots, potatoes WEDNESDAY Breakfast Muffins + fruit Dinner Chicken cacciatore with pasta THURSDAY Breakfast creamy oatmeal and dried fruit (crockpot) Dinner chicken + couscous w/ chickpeas FRIDAY Breakfast pancakes or waffles and fruit Dinner Husband’s choice – he’s…
This week I am only posting a dinner menu. Breakfast is pretty easy any way – eggs and bacon/oatmeal and fruit/granola/oatmeal and fruit/food. Lunches are still up for debate but no worries, I will feed my children. Monday – We skipped brats last week so tomorrow it is – Brats, rice, and broccoli Tuesday – balsamic…
A trip to the store for paper plates for one thing. I don’t need one more thing on my list this week. Monday Breakfast~oatmeal with dried cranberries and raisins Lunch~leftovers Dinner~mini pizzas and veggie sticks Tuesday Breakfast~ granola Lunch~ pizza bites, carrots and granola bars Dinner~crockpot french onion soup (recipe to come) and bread Wednesday…
Everytime I type this title I think of the song, which makes me think of bugs. No, bugs are NOT on the menu but….maybe I can make bug cupcakes sometime or something. Anyway, it worked so well to plan all 3 meals last week that I am doing it again! Monday Breakfast – lemon raspberry bread…
It is as usual, a busy week. Thursdays are now longer with a co-op we are in. Last week I wasn’t so prepared for that and ended up rushing out to buy something to supplement the kids’ snack. So, this week I am adding in my lunch menu. MONDAY Breakfast -yogurt and fruit. I planned…
